Business and diplomatic leaders gathered at the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR) to emphasize the importance of constructive engagement between China and the United States for global stability and prosperity.
NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins highlighted the challenges facing the relationship and quoted Confucius on the need for resilience. Other speakers, including Evan G. Greenberg and William Ford, stressed the necessity of effective management and strategic engagement for global peace and growth.
Despite recent tensions affecting capital flows to China, there was optimism for a more positive path forward. Ford expressed hope for enhanced mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations, echoing the sentiment for lasting peace and prosperity.
The gala concluded on a hopeful note, symbolized by the arrival of pandas from China to the National Zoo in Washington, indicating a potential improvement in U.S.-China relations.